Technician

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company in Gqeberha is seeking a Technician to manage injection mould setups and assist with production. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong knowledge of injection moulding processes, and design capabilities for jigs and fixtures. This position requires collaboration with production teams and maintenance of machinery. Interested candidates should send their CVs to the contact provided.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Technician in automotive manufacturing.
• Understanding of moulds, materials, and injection processes.
• Proficiency in setting up injection moulding machines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely changeover and set up of injection moulds.
• Collaborate with Production Assistant and Quality Department.
• Document tooling and processing issues as needed.
• Maintain all tools and machines used.

Skills

Injection Moulding process knowledge

Design of jigs and fixtures

Organizational skills

Technical set-up of machines

Job description

Technician required for a reputable automotive manufacturing company based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Requirements

• Three to Five year’s relevant experience as Technician within the automotive manufacturing industry
• Working knowledge of the Injection Moulding process
• Design jigs, fixtures, conveyer systems, robotics as necessary
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Must have an understanding of the moulds, materials, injection process, and machinery
• Proficiency in technical set-up of injection moulding machines and working knowledge on establishment of robust processes

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely changeover, set up injection moulds and work stations
• Work with Production Assistant and Quality Department on approval of parts
• Aid in Design jigs, fixtures, conveyer systems, robotics as necessary to meet or improve standards
• Assist Production Assistants in shift operation as requested
• Document tooling damage and / or processing issues, maintenance issues as appropriate
• Sets up all machining equipment related to each job change
• Works in a team to minimize machine down time and meet or exceed production standards
• Understands all procedures associated with the handling of hazardous waste
• Performs all maintenance of the tools / machines as required
• Observes machine operation to detect defects or machine malfunction
• Performs workspace housekeeping

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Kerry O’Hagan at [e-mail]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.